Episode 50 − New Dubai Law No. 2 of 2025
Since their introduction in the UAE in 2018, foundations have had a substantial impact on the structuring of domestic and regional assets.
In a series of podcasts, team M/HQ is discussing the multiple uses of foundations in practice from all angles.
In our fiftieth episode, Kath Zagatti, Lead Partner — Legacy & Family Office at M/HQ, and David Rusell KC, Barrister at Outer Temple, explore the impact of the new Dubai Law No. (2) of 2025, concerning the DIFC Courts, on Foundations and underlying entities registered with the Centre.
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